R&D Lab Associate Scientist
Core
Lead physical science innovation and method development projects to support food manufacturing sites with simpler, safer, and more sustainable processes.
Role type
Associate Scientist (Physical Science)
Builds
Physical testing methods and data for raw ingredients to finished food products
Domain
Food & Beverage / Physical Science Instrumentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rheology, Texture Profile Analysis, Rapid Viscosity Analysis, Thermal Analysis (DSC), Microscopy, Particle Size Analysis, Colour analysis, Laboratory Information Systems, Laboratory Quality Management systems
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification, experience with industrial R&D physical science instrumentation
Responsibilities
Plan, design, execute, and report statistically sound experiments; Perform physical testing across product portfolio; Develop and refine testing methods; Interpret data and present findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences; Support horizon scanning for new physical science techniques; Deliver training in physical science disciplines; Maintain lab procedures and comply with Health & Safety and Good Laboratory Practice policies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
